Preveli Palm Beach and Plakias from Chania
Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka. What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees. Due to the sensitivity of nature around Preveli Beach, the area is protected by the Natura 2000, and it is a natural reserve.
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Preveli Palm Beach from Chania
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What's included in Preveli Palm Beach and Plakias from Chania
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Damnoni Beach
Damnoni beach in an idyllic bay just a few kilometres from the more famous resort of Plakias. It is about 35 km south of the city of Rethymno, on the southern coast of the island, on the southern coast of the island. The beach of Damnoni is backed by mountains and closed in by splendid rock formations, with white sand and turquoise waters.
Preveli Palm Forest
Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka. What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees. Due to the sensitivity of nature around Preveli Beach, the area is protected by the Natura 2000, and it is a natural reserve.
Plakias
Plakias is a traditional fishing village located 40 km south of Rethymno Town. It is a popular tourist resort, welcoming numerous visitors who are charmed by this picturesque settlement.
Inclusions
- In-person Guide: English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (15€)
- Food, snacks and personal expenses
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
After your booking you have to look at the chat of Viator in order to confirm with our reservation department the right pick up point and right pick up time.You cannot change your pick up point at less than 48 hours before the trip. If you want to change your pick up point 48 hours before the trip for some reason you need to contact our reservation department through Viator chat or our reservation department phone number . Working hours of reservation department 9:30-20:30.Last Minute changes to pick up points will not be accepted .
Meeting / End Points
- It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. Our guide will expecting you there and showing your booking and telling your name you can get on our bus.
